La Primavera, annual fundraiser will feature a historic “Four Nations” dinner and famous dancer
A highlight for Fiesta 2023 is sure to be La Primavera which returns to the Historic El Paseo Restaurant for one extraordinary evening. This not-to-be-missed event begins with a reception at Casa De La Guerra, the former home of José…
Let’s Fiesta! Theme and Detailed Plans Unveiled for Fiesta 2023
Plans have come together nicely for Fiesta 2023, with all of the traditional events confirmed and with one event returning to its historic roots. Officials of Old Spanish Days and the City of Santa Barbara gathered on the steps of City…
Old Spanish Days Announces 2023 Leadership Team for 99th Anniversary of Fiesta
Old Spanish Days Announces 2023 Leadership Team for 99th Anniversary of FiestaEl Presidente David Bolton to lead historic organization SANTA BARBARA, CA – October 20, 2022 – Old Spanish Days in Santa Barbara is pleased to announce the leadership team…
Fiesta’s Los Niños de las Flores
Traditionally it’s one of the happiest pictures of Fiesta — the annual group picture of Old Spanish Days ambassadors, Los Niños de Las Flores. The official 2022 picture took place on the steps of historic Old Mission Santa Barbara. The picture includes a total of…
Downtown Trolleys Set for Fiesta Parade Day
Old Spanish Days Teams with Downtown Organization and City of Santa Barbara Providing Free Trolleys from Downtown Parking Garages to Friday’s Fiesta Parade With a new parade route along Cabrillo Boulevard and limited nearly parking, attendees will now be able…
Fiesta Poster Unveiled
2022 Poster and Pin Highlight La Primavera Celebration “Todos Juntos en Familia” “The entire community is represented”, 2022 Fiesta La Presidente Maria Cabrera said as she unveiled the 2022 Old Spanish Days Poster and Pin before a large gathering at…
2022 Spirit of Fiesta Chosen
Tara Mata, a 19-year-old student at Santa Barbara City College, was selected 2022 Spirit of Fiesta. She danced a Cantiñas. Meanwhile, nine year old Layla Gocong, a third grader at Crane Country Day School, was chosen as the 2022 Junior…
Fiesta 2022 Leadership Team Unveiled
Old Spanish Days in Santa Barbara Looks Ahead to a Full And Safe Fiesta in 2022; Meeting with City Officials Planned With anticipation and planning, officials of Old Spanish Days in Santa Barbara are laying out plans for Fiesta 2022,…
2021 Fiesta Returns in a Big Way
Fiesta Pequeña, Noches de Ronda Among Events Returning This August SANTA BARBARA, CA – With the opening of California and the lifting of many restrictions, Fiesta will be returning to Santa Barbara this summer with many of the traditional events…
2021 Spirit and Junior Spirit Announced
2021 Spirit of Fiesta:Ysabella YturraldeShe is 16 and is a Junior at San Marcos High School. 2021 Junior Spirt of Fiesta:Savannah HooverShe is 9 and is in third grade at Hollister School. This year, 10 Spirit Finalists and 5 Junior…
2021 Fiesta Poster and Pin Unveiled
As they have for 97 years, and with emotion, fanfare and excitement, the 2021 Fiesta Poster and Pin have been unveiled to the community. La Presidenta Stephanie Petlow had the distinguished honor in front of family, friends and members of…
Fiesta 2021 Unveiled
Old Spanish Days Announces This Year’s Fiesta Plans and Theme Santa Barbara, CA – With historic parade carriages forming a picturesque backdrop, and flanked by members of the extended Old Spanish Days family, 2021 La Presidenta Stephanie Petlow revealed a…